Public Transport from Amsterdam Central Station, Taxis

Central Station is an important public transport centre for the whole city of Amsterdam. It connects by tram, bus, metro and ferry boat to every point in the city.

Upon your arrival to Amsterdam – the ticket
To travel by public transport you will need a special ticket (strippenkaart). Inside the station, at the Main Entry (Hoofdingang) there are a blue-grey city transport vending machines. Do not confuse these machines with yellow machines selling train tickets.

You may also buy the public transport ticket at the cashier of the AKO bookshops located in several points of the station.

Depending on the distance you ride with a tram, metro or a bus you have to stamp two or more fields on your ticket upon entering the bus or a wagon. You do not have to stamp your ticket for the luggage you carry – your suitcases, even big and bulky, are free of charge.

Tram, Bus and Metro
Tram is the most convenient public transportation mean in Amsterdam. The following tram lines have their initial stop at the Central Station:

At the front of the Main entry (Hoofdingang) – lines: 1, 2, 5, 13, 17.
In front of the Eastern Entry (Ingang Oost) – lines: 4, 9, 16, 24, 25, 26.

Most of the trams are adapted to serve handicapped people. It is clear marked on the tram schedule, which trams are not suitable for the handicapped.

Bus will connect you with most distant places in Amsterdam and the whole North Holland area. There are several bus stops located at the Eastern Entry to the station - bus lines: 32, 33, 34, 35; but also further on at the Oosterdokskade - bus lines: 91, 93, 94, 100, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, 117, 173, 614; and at Prins Hendrikkade (the main street in front of the station) - bus lines: 18, 21, 22, 48, 142, 170, 172.

Amsterdam metro
Metro does not play an important role in the life of Amsterdam. It is more a convenient train to the suburbs going underground only in the the city centre, than a real metro. Three lines from Central Station (51,53,54) will connect you with distant South and distant West areas of the city.

Stop/Go Bus
Stop/Go mini-bus rides along the Prinsengracht (the widest of the canal rings in the Old Amsterdam centre) to Waterlooplein. The end stop of the Stop/Go bus at the Central Station is located in front of the Main Entry (Hoofdingang), just at the Taxis stop. You may buy the ticket from the driver, it costs only € 1,-. The luggage is free. Stop/Go bus will stop for you on demand at any place on its route.

Boat ferries
The city maintains three ferry lines (Dutch: pont) to the North of the city. The stops are located behind the Central Station. The ferries leave every 30 minutes, they are free, and so is the transport of the bicycle.

GVB information centre
The municipality maintains big public transport information centre located in the same traditional building as the Tourist Information Office. If your destination is far away from the city centre or somewher in the country, they will inform you how to get there. They also sell tickets. Open: Monday - Friday 7 am – 9 pm, Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm.
www.gvb.nl

Amsterdam Taxi
Taxis are waiting in front of the station Main Entry (Hoofdingang). There is usually a long line of cars there. Amsterdam Old City centre does not know long distances from the station. Only if your hotel is located beyond, the ride will cost you more that € 15,- on the meter. Taxi drivers are not permitted to refuse short trips.